Basic Training Skills – Training for Trainers Days 1 and 2

Level: Advanced Practice—Lineworker, Supervisor, Manager

Credits: 12

Intended Audience: Staff who want to develop skills as trainers

Intended Objectives:

• Participant will identify at least five (out of seven) adult learning styles.
• Participant will describe at least three strategies for accentuating the value of diversity and model diversity of learning/instructing style.
• Participant will be able to demonstrate how to formulate a learning objective.
• Participant will be able to identify three audiovisual training aids and can list two pros and cons in using these aids.
• Participant can identify level one training evaluation and its use for the trainer
• Participant will describe the importance of creating a safe, enjoyable learning environment.
• Participant can identify two reasons for using small discussions as a training technique.
• Participant can identify three techniques for managing a difficult group.
• Participant will demonstrate a 5-7 minute training presentation.

Topics Include:

• Use of Ice Breakers
• Introduction to Adult Learning Styles
• Training and Learning Objectives
• Verbal/Non-Verbal Communication
• Use of Training Aids
• Giving a Presentation
• Levels of Evaluation
• How and when to use small group discussion, large group discussion, role-play and structured activities
• Facilitation Skills
• Presentations and Group Feedback

CWDS Trainer Competencies Addressed:

• Demonstrates ability to establish instructional objectives for training
• Demonstrates understanding of adult learning theory in designing curriculum
• Incorporates a variety of methodologies to enhance learning
• Can develop learning objectives which identify behavior outcomes for the adult learner
• Demonstrates techniques that promote the transfer of learning of material in the classroom to application on the job
• Demonstrates ability to manage conflicts within a classroom setting